What we can’t do

We cannot arrange Legal Aid mediation unless you are entitled to Legal Aid.

We cannot represent you in court unless you are on a low income.

We cannot represent you in court unless the court matter is based in Parramatta, Sydney or Wollongong, NSW.

We cannot represent you if your case is not likely to be successful.

We cannot sign a certificate of independent legal advice.

We do not undertake property settlement cases.

ALS and Legal Aid

The ALS does not have funding to cover court filing fees, service agents, barristers and expert fees.

When running a court case for you we will help you apply for Legal Aid to cover these costs. If Legal Aid will cover the costs the ALS will represent you in the matter. If you are not eligible for Legal Aid and fall outside their means test but are still on a low income, the ALS may still be able to represent you, conditional on you paying for any court fees, service agents, barristers and expert fees.